Chicago
Feb 6, 2026
Chicago real estate donors favor Hynes over Kaegi in Cook County tax assessor’s race
Industry leaders circling wagons around challenger Patrick Hynes but haven’t abandoned two-term incumbent Fritz Kaegi completely
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Chicago
Mar 3, 2026
Cité owner Jiazhao Chen hit with $13M in additional foreclosure suits
Lenders claim Chen mixed company funds, allowed criminal activity at properties
Chicago
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Cook County Assessor official avoids prison after helping feds
Francisco Perez got two years probation after admitting to steering Cook County tax appeal outcomes in exchange for gifts